Dillon Brooks stars in Grizzlies win against Warriors
Dillon Brooks was of the utmost annoyance to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Grizzlies guard held Steph Curry to 16 points on 33% shooting.Related:
Douglass falls on late bucket as Alcoa wins Class 2A title
The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.
Overton holds off Independence for Class 4A title
Senior Jordan Frison leads the way with 19 points and earns tournament MVP honors.
Officer-involved shooting leaves one person dead
The TBI believes the incident in Fayette County that prompted the response from SCSO officers was domestic violence related.
Memphis Tigers rugby team bested by Mizzou at Bluff City 7s
Eleven teams played at the U of M Saturday, March 18, including the University of Arkansas, Tulane University and Kennesaw State University.
Memphis Botanic Garden blooms with Japanese culture — and cherry blossoms
The boom of Taiko drums, intricate kimonos and koi windsock crafting were just some elements of Japanese arts and culture displayed at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic.
Unmatched improv: What it’s like to film a commercial with Steven Adams
Actor Eddie Ramos co-starred in AT&T’s March Madness commercial with the Grizzlies center, who had everyone laughing.
Calkins: The Tigers should be headed to glory. Instead, they’re headed home.
The Memphis Tigers had it all in their grasp. The win, the celebration, maybe even a trip to the Sweet 16. Instead, they lost to Florida Atlantic Friday. And now they are headed home.
Five questions in the wake of Memphis’ NCAA Tournament loss to FAU
Here are some answers following the Tigers early exit following a crushing loss to FAU. Memphis suffers heartbreaking loss to Florida Atlantic in NCAA TournamentRelated story:
Memphis suffers heartbreaking loss to Florida Atlantic in NCAA Tournament
Memphis lost a heartbreaker to Florida Atlantic Friday night. A promising season came to a crushing end.Related stories:
File confirms identity of retired officer in Nichols case
Memphis Police Department Lt. Dewayne Smith, a 25-year veteran, has been identified as the officer who retired before an administrative hearing into his involvement in the death of Tyre Nichols.
Grizzlies complete largest comeback in franchise history, beat Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies erased a 29-point deficit on Friday night to stun the Spurs in overtime, 126-120.Related stories:
Recipe Exchange: Muddy’s Bake Shop Therapy Brownies
When asked, Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon was happy to go to the vault and pull out her retired recipe for Therapy Brownies; she even made a bake-along video.
Final Four Memories: Black. White. Memphis was whole, for at least a moment.
The 1972-73 Memphis State Tigers NCAA Tournament team’s impact on the city still is examined and debated 50 years later.
Behind The Headlines: The gap in juvenile justice
A discussion about juvenile justice reform on “Behind The Headlines,” months after reform candidates were elected district attorney general and juvenile court judge, finds a gap between juvenile detention and releasing juveniles to keep them out of the system.
DeSoto County app to ‘connect’ residents with services
The app will allow users to pay court fines and car tag renewals, view land records, and receive news alerts on their mobile devices, according to DeSoto County Community Resource Director Christie Barclay.
City Council Scorecard: Not-so-final votes on Tyre Nichols ordinances
The Council Scorecard tracks final votes on a set of five ordinances with a vote one other one delayed.
Dissecting ‘a film guide for the disenchanted’
“This book is dedicated to anyone who ever bought a ticket for whatever movie starts next.”
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
From Legos to a veggie sandwich, take a look at some recent photos.
Metro
County Commission has little appetite for giving itself a raise
While only two commissioners voted to get a raise, the panel showed more warmth to a proposed minimum-wage increase for county employees.
Shelby County County Commission stands pat on grants, but moves ahead on ethics board changes
Education Rally condemns legislative proposal for state to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools
City of Memphis Memphis City Council to dig more into fake MATA routes
Business
First Horizon makes largest donation to Baptist’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
First Horizon Foundation’s $1 million donation to Baptist Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first school of its kind in West Tennessee and the second in the state.
Premium Health Care Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’
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Premium East Memphis After the pandemic, this psychiatrist wanted to take a holistic approach
Sports
Grizzlies remain winless in California this season with loss to Kings
The Grizzlies are now 0-7 in games played in California this season after a loss to the Kings. Can they gain momentum before the end of a long road trip? Grizzlies Insider: Bane sets his hate-watch schedule, Grizz NCAA tourney picksRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Kings 132, Grizzlies 122
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘Next man up’: Depleted Tigers ready to fight heading into March Madness
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Memphis feels it got what it deserved. Was there ever any doubt?
Food
What to Order: Bog & Barley’s beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips
The Beer-Battered Fish N’ Chips at Bog & Barley are the real deal.
Suburbs
‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
Arts & Culture
Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.
Opinion
Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.
Podcasts
Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.